Senate Confirms Novello as New Surgeon General
<i> United Press International</i>
WASHINGTON —
The Senate confirmed Thursday the nomination of Antonia Coello Novello as surgeon general of the United States, succeeding C. Everett Koop, who turned the position into a high-profile post during the Ronald Reagan Administration. Novello was approved by voice vote without debate or dissent.
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